Appropriately named for its untested nature, “The Bearded Experiment” is a home-grown response to Southeast Texas’ recent trivia trend. Morgan Talbot, a Dylan’s bartender and one of the event’s architects, said this is the first time Dylan’s has attempted something like this.

Dylan’s will host two games of trivia every Tuesday starting at 10 p.m. You can play one or both in teams of two to five people.

Each game includes three rounds of 10 questions. Points will be scored after each game, so the games are never interrupted by lengthy tallies. Prizes will come in the form of Dylan’s bucks.

Every night will have a theme, Talbot said, with related questions that will cover a broad range of topics. Topics include standards, like music, movies and sports but will also incorporate some unique categories, such as my personal favorite: things that stink.

Like Geeks Who Drink, “The Bearded Experiment” will use audio clips to mix things up, but most comparisons end there. Talbot has her own vision for the night, one that prioritizes light-hearted fun above sheer competition. If the night ends with every contestant having laughed at least once, it will be a success.

Hence, the mid-game “beard shot” — shout the correct answer and you will be rewarded with shots like “The Griz,” “The Lumberjack” and “The Hobo.” If two contestants get the answer correct, there will be a “shave off” to determine who gets the shot.

Of course, a successful trivia night is impossible without a good emcee to steer the fun. “The Bearded Experiment” is helmed by Jarrod Talbot, who is a quirky and hilarious entertainer with a penchant for reading the crowd and making people laugh.

Also, he has a pretty glorious beard. We all know that social stature is directly proportionate to the amount of chin fuzz you have.

“Ladies love the beard,” Talbot said.

Your drink specials for the night include $3 Texas beer and $4 Texas liquor, though you can only redeem special prices on the back patio. Having been to Dylan’s several times, I was embarrassed to learn that Dylan’s has a back patio, though apparently I’m not the first to overlook the room. Still, it’s air conditioned and has its own bar, so I won’t make that mistake again.

Dylan’s guests huddle at the back bar during a game of trivia. Guiseppe Barranco/cat5

It’s a shame most weekday nights leave the back patio empty, save for the ever-present washer players. But this trivia night should pack the room as full as a Friday or Saturday. That does mean, however, that the washer boards regulars love will be reverently moved to accommodate more seating — for one night a week only, Talbot assures.

Dylan’s has cooked up something that sounds fantastic, and Mid-County trivia-ers will appreciate not having to drive up to Beaumont to showcase their knowledge. If you ever needed a reason to enjoy Texas-flavored alcohol on a Tuesday, Dylan’s just gave you a big one.

Go forth, grow your beard out, order some Western Sons and play trivia. It’s about time, Mid-County.